The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has condemned the storming of its Edo State office in Benin city by politicians from different political parties, including Governor Godwin Obaseki.
The electoral commission spoke on Sunday in a statement by its National Commissioner and Member Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna.
Mr Haruna said the commission was disturbed by a report of threat to the INEC office in Okpoba Okha Local Government Area as reported by its Resident Electoral Commissioner. He said the threat resulted in a stampede that left one INEC official injured.
“We are similarly disturbed by the overnight presence and demonstrations by some political actors and their supporters at our State Head Office ahead of the commencement of final collation. These actions are uncalled for. Nobody should disrupt the process at any stage and no one will be allowed to benefit from lawlessness,” Mr Haruna said.
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